Expect the unexpected and join us tonight for a unique show featuring the soulful electro-dance trio Tortured Soul.We are pleased to see them returning to New York to work their hard-driving magic. Now officially up online around the world, their new single “Dirty” features several fabulous remixes including one from DJ Spinna.If that was not enough, Spinna himself will be also rocking the turntables with his very special eclectic selection of soulful house, Afrobeat, funk, dance classic, and more.

Get there early as Brooklyn Afrobeat band Zongo Junction will take you on an aural journey and Aaron Dae will present a soulful and funky set.

Our good friend Marques Wyatt is celebrating his birthday this Sunday in LA. DEEP, hands down the best party in LA, if not the States, is also celebrating an anniversary with 12 years of dance music. The line-up for their party looks like a typical Giant Step DJ event – Rich Medina, DJ Spinna, Osunlade, Joe Claussell and of course Marques Wyatt. So if you’re on the west coast this President’s Day weekend, don’t miss this event Sunday night! “Special Hours” means this party goes til 4am, which for LA, is crazytime.

Yvette Rovira is releasing her self-titled album today, on the heels of new remixes by DJ Spinna and Matthias Heilbronn. The self-titled album is motivational, inspirational and soulful, with thoughtful lyrics and strong arrangements: a perfectly bright and authentic release for the remaining summer. Feel free to share this download and check out the remixes before you cop the full album.

A Florida native, vocalist and songwriter Yvette Rovira moved to New York City to craft her self-titled debut album. Working with producer Rob Mounsey (Rihanna, Mary J. Blige) and a tight family of musicians, she’s recorded a full-length flavored with Latin-inspired percussion, funk, and old school R&B references, all sung with a distinctive power and passion. With release date around the corner, we have a Matthias Heilbronn remix of the high energy “Let’s Go Out Tonight” and DJ Spinna‘s take on “I Remember Love.”

Happy Holidays to all you fellow Giant Steppers. In the spirit of freedom and peace we would like to announce our 6th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration. This year world renown DJs, Spinna and Rich Medina, will be collaborating on a very special set at Cielo on Sunday, January 17. Bringing you six straight hours of the greatest mix of Afrobeat, funk, Latin, hip hop, jazz, and just about everything else to make your body sweat. Make sure you buy your tickets in advance to take advantage of our limited reduced price tickets.